Today's Mishnah Yomi
Avodah Zarah 4:6 - 4:7
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, May 4, 2025 is Avodah Zarah 4:6 - 4:7
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Avodah Zarah Perek 4 Mishnah 6
עבודה זרה פרק ד׳ משנה ו׳
Bartenura
שהניחוה עובדיה. ואין דעתם לחזור:
בשעת שלום מותרת. הואיל ויצאו לדעת ולא נטלוה עמהם, בטלוה:
בימוסיות של מלכים. אבני גזית המתוקנות בדרך מהלך המלך, וכשהמלך עובר שם מושיבים שם עבודה זרה והוא משתחוה לה. ובגמרא. מפרש, מפני שמניחין אותה, כלומר אינן מיוחדות להושיב שם ע״ז כל שעה אלא בשעה שהמלכים עוברים, ופעמים שהמלכים עוברים בדרך אחרת ואין חוששין להם, הלכך לאו משמשי עבודה זרה חשיבי:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Avodah Zarah Perek 4 Mishnah 7
עבודה זרה פרק ד׳ משנה ז׳
Bartenura
אף אנו מחזיקים ידיהם של אלו – those who worship the sun and/or the moon, if they would see that the rest of idolatry had been destroyed of its own and these exist, they would give thanks to those.
אף אנו מחזקין ידיהם של אלו. העובדים לחמה וללבנה. אם היינו רואין ששאר עבודה זרה חרבו מעצמן ואלו קיימות, היינו מודים לאלו:
Mishnah Yomi FAQ
What is Mishnah Yomi?
Mishnah Yomi is a daily study program where participants study two mishnayot (individual teachings from the Mishnah) every day. By following this program, one can complete the entire Mishnah in about six years.
What is the Mishnah?
The Mishnah is the first major written collection of Jewish oral traditions, forming the basis of the Talmud. It dates back to around 200 CE and consists of teachings and discussions of Jewish law by various rabbis.
Who started the Mishnah Yomi program?
In 1934, the Kozoglover Gaon, Rav Aryeh Tzvi Frommer, who took over from Rav Meir Shapiro (the founder of Daf Yomi) as the head of Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin, initiated the Mishnah Yomi cycle, focusing on Seder Zeraim and Seder Taharos. After World War II, in 1947, Rav Yonah Sztencl, a disciple of Rav Frommer, expanded the program, advocating for a comprehensive study of Shishah Sidrei Mishnah. The idea of studying two Mishnayos daily gained the support of figures like Rav Isser Zalman Meltzer, the Tchebiner Rov, and the Gerer Rebbe, marking the formal inception of Mishnah Yomi.
How long does it take to complete the Mishnah with Mishnah Yomi?
Following the Mishnah Yomi program, one can complete the Mishnah in approximately six years.
Can anyone join Mishnah Yomi?
Yes, anyone interested in studying the Mishnah can start the Mishnah Yomi cycle. There’s no need for prior knowledge; beginners are welcome.
Do I need to know Hebrew to study Mishnah Yomi?
While the Mishnah is originally in Hebrew, there are numerous translations and commentaries available in various languages, making it accessible to anyone interested in studying.
Is there a specific time of day to study Mishnah Yomi?
There’s no designated time. Participants can choose a time that best fits their schedule.
Can I study Mishnah Yomi with a group?
Yes, many communities and synagogues organize group study sessions for Mishnah Yomi. Studying in a group can enhance understanding and foster camaraderie.
What if I miss a day?
If you miss a day, you can catch up by studying the missed mishnayot alongside the current day’s study or by dedicating some extra time until you’re back on track.
שהניחוה עובדיה – and it wasn’t their intention to return.
בשעת שלום מותרת – since they left knowingly and did not take it with them, they annulled/destroyed it.
בימוסיות של מלכים – hewn stones that were prepared for the procession of the king and when the king passes through the, they set up idolatry there and he worships it. And in the Gemara (Talmud Avodah Zarah 53b) explains because they leave it, meaning to say, they are not designated to establish there idolatry every hour but rather at the time when the kings pass, and sometimes the kings pass through another road and we don’t suspect them. Therefore, it is not considered to be the usages of idolatry.